Pakistan went down by nine wickets in the second Test to concede a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after the first Test ended in a draw in Abu Dhabi.

That defeat was largely due to the ineffectiveness of Pakistan's main weapon Saeed Ajmal, with the off-spinner having bagged only five wickets to show in the two Tests.

Ajmal went wicketless in his 49 overs in the second innings of the first Test.

In contrast he took 18 when Pakistan beat Sri Lanka 1-0 in a three-Test series in United Arab Emirates in 2011.

Misbah admitted that the pitches were disappointing.

"Obviously, we are not getting support as per our strength (of spinners) and that is a worry for us," said a visibly upset Pakistan captain, whose team also lost to South Africa at the same pitch three months ago.

"Obviously groundsmen are preparing pitches but as far as satisfaction, it's not there because we have not given instructions of such flat tracks.”

"Maybe the groundsmen want to make (our) kind of pitch but they are not able to do that. It is surprising that there was no break here on the pitch, not even on the fifth day and it's surprising."

Pakistan lost a crucial toss and were bowled out for a paltry 165 in their first innings on a pitch that helped seamers.

"Apart from the first day, this was a regular Dubai wicket. The spinners weren't that successful on this wicket, it became a bit slow, but still good for the batsmen, as usual," Mathews, who hit 157 not out to draw the first Test, said.

Mathews said the win was pleasing.

"That's what cricket is about. You need to keep fighting. I thought we did exactly that in the first Test. This is a wonderful victory with the help of the whole team," Mathews said.

Mathews contended that Pakistan remained a dangerous team.

"The Pakistan team is a very good one and against this team you have to play positive cricket because if you give them even a little opportunity they will trample all over us. We played well throughout and won the difficult moments," Mathews said.

Mathews praised man-of-the-match Jayawardene.

"He made a huge impact and we all hope that he'll get better and better and I am sure he'll play the next match as well," Mathews said.